cyber groups have evolved beyond just hacking into direct infiltration of global tech workforces.

Key points worth noting:

Methodology: They’re not just creating fake emails—they’re buying verified IDs, Upwork and LinkedIn accounts, then running remote work via AnyDesk to hide their true location.

Operational sophistication: Use of Google Drive, Chrome profiles, AI subscriptions, and task organization tools suggests they operate like a professional software agency—just with covert funding goals.

Crypto link: The 0x78e1 wallet connection to the $680k Favrr hack means these dev jobs could be funding or facilitating direct cyberattacks.

Geopolitical angle: IP traces to Russia hint at possible hosting, VPN routing, or safe-haven arrangements.

Security gap: Recruiters’ failure to cross-check IDs, plus weak inter-platform coordination, makes it easy for such teams to remain embedded.

This is essentially a supply chain compromise, but at the human resource level—where the “malware” is the developer you just hired.

If you’d like, I can break down how recruiters and platforms could set up layered detection to catch these fake developer identities before they get in.